Travis Value

1209 Cotton St, Austin, TX 78702

3 bed / 1 bath, 1,156 sqft, built 1926, in George L Robertson Subd Rsb Appraised at $487,131 for 2026.

Travis County account 000000195780

Appraised value
$487,131
Tax year 2026 · after any cap, before exemptions
Living area
1,156 sqft
$421 per sqft
Year built
1926
Homestead
Yes
Owner-occupied exemption on file

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For nearby context, browse ZIP 78702, George L Robertson, and Lincoln Gardens assessment pages.

Protest deadline

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Deadline rule: May 15, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later. A deadline on a weekend or holiday moves to the next business day. Evidence is reviewed by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). Dates checked against the official source.

Assessment snapshot

These public TCAD records highlight what may be worth checking before you file.

  • Assessment changeThe appraised value increased 4.0% from $468,196 in 2025 to $487,131 in 2026.
  • Appraised value per square footThe current public record shows about $421 per square foot before any comparable-property adjustments.
  • Nearby comparison areaThis page starts the equity review with public records for the George L Robertson Subd Rsb neighborhood and ZIP 78702.
  • Neighborhood value signalAmong 420 residential records in the same neighborhood, the average appraised value is about $483 per square foot.
  • Area year-over-year signalNearby residential records with prior-year values moved about -4.8% on average.

Comparable assessments

Similar public appraisal records selected for this property's equity comparison.

  • 1009 Wheeless St, Austin, TX 78702
    1,134 sqft | $400/sqft | built 1928 | Similar size (1,134 vs 1,156 sqft); Similar age (1928 vs 1926); Similar lot size (2,827 vs 2,818 sqft)
    $453,734
  • 1182 Navasota St, TX 78702
    1,190 sqft | $568/sqft | built 1920 | Similar size (1,190 vs 1,156 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $675,444
  • 1215 E 9 St, TX 78702
    1,120 sqft | $469/sqft | built 1929 | Similar size (1,120 vs 1,156 sqft); Similar age (1929 vs 1926); Lot 18% larger (3,327 vs 2,818 sqft)
    $525,578
  • 1208 Navasota St, TX 78702
    1,058 sqft | $516/sqft | built 1920 | 8% smaller (1,058 vs 1,156 sqft); Lot 19% larger (3,345 vs 2,818 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $545,795
  • 1504 E 11 St, TX 78702
    1,376 sqft | $289/sqft | built 1920 | Similar lot size (2,818 vs 2,818 sqft); Same neighborhood
    $398,190

Recent comparable sales

Sales selected by similarity to the subject property. Texas is a non-disclosure state, so these MLS-listed sales are supplemental evidence.

  • 1709 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
    October-5-2026 | 1,128 sqft | $576/sqft | built 1925 | Similar size (1,128 sqft); Similar age (1925); Sold after the valuation date
    $650,000
  • 1220 Taylor St, Austin, TX 78702
    April-24-2026 | 994 sqft | $535/sqft | built 1925 | 14% size difference (994 sqft); Similar age (1925); Sold after the valuation date
    $532,000

Public appraisal comparison for 2026. Prepared . Appraisal source: Travis Central Appraisal District. Sales data checked in this snapshot: . Matches consider available size, age, location and property characteristics. How comparisons work.